Mets and Austin Warren Show Signs of Relief

The Mets, along with Austin Warren, seem to be finding some relief amidst a challenging season.

Interim manager Andy Green shared that Warren has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a right forearm strain. However, tests were done, and the results were, well, somewhat encouraging.

“I’m not going to get into specifics, but I think he’ll be back on the mound fairly soon,” Green commented after the Mets secured a 6-2 victory over the Royals at Citi Field.

This news could be quite beneficial for the Mets, especially since Warren was starting to establish himself as a reliable relief pitcher. Earlier on Wednesday, Warren expressed that his anxiety was at a “definite 10.”

After undergoing elbow surgery this year, there was fear he might need another one.

“I’ve been through Tommy John before, and naturally, I’d like to avoid that again,” Warren remarked. “I hope it’s just inflammation from all the pitching I’ve been doing.”

In Tuesday’s game against the Royals, Warren noticed something was off when he entered in the fifth inning. Unfortunately, he gave up four hits and five runs before being taken out.

This right-hander had been a bright spot for the Mets this season, boasting a 3.34 ERA in his first 25 games, but his performance in the 26th raised red flags.

To replace Warren, the Mets called up right-hander Tobias Myers, who allowed just one run in two innings on Wednesday, and Xavion Curry, who debuted with a single-run ninth inning.

Matt Seelinger’s Mixed Debut

In what could be a bittersweet end for Matt Seelinger, a local kid who made history as the first-ever player drafted from Division III Farmingdale State, his recent outing with the Mets was a struggle. After spending nine years in the minors and playing for the Long Island Ducks last year, he made his big-league debut but allowed seven runs in two innings, resulting in a designation for assignment.

It’s uncertain if the 31-year-old will clear waivers and join Triple-A Syracuse, but it’s likely he’ll remember his debut vividly.

“Pitching 15 minutes from where I grew up was tough. The first inning was a challenge,” Green observed. Seelinger entered with a tied game but unfortunately faced difficulties, giving up a significant number of runs.

Despite that, he did return to pitch two more innings, making it through without allowing any further runs.

“We really wanted him to stay in there and continue pitching, but that was a tough spot,” Green explained. The team acquired Seelinger from the Tigers, and his resilience was evident. “I think he has a bright future ahead,” he added.

Jorge Polanco’s Encouraging Return

On a promising note, Jorge Polanco made his second consecutive appearance after nearly three months off. Green has been monitoring his daily progress, and so far, things look positive for Polanco, who has battled Achilles bursitis.

In his recent games, he nearly hit a double and even broke through for an infield hit. “His at-bats have really improved as he got deeper into the game,” Green noted. “He moved around the bases better than I anticipated, which was great to see.” Polanco is currently serving as the DH and is not yet slated to play in the field.

Rehab Progress for DeDoniel Nunez

Lastly, DeDoniel Nunez, recovering from Tommy John surgery, has had his rehab assignment shifted to Triple-A Syracuse after pitching in four games across Low-A St. Lucie and Double-A Binghamton.